software design engineer salary in Fribourg

Annual average salary

CHF 89 155

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How much does a software design engineer earn in Fribourg?

  • In Fribourg, a full-time software design engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 89 155 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 158 919, based on 82 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 73 756
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 83 265
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 108 150
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 108 150
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 123 900
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 145 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 960
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 89 155

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a software design engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 121 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 575
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 900
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 101 750
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 118 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 121 750
Average salary CHF 89 155
+61%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for software design engineer have changed over time.

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 89 260. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 102 900 per year.

Salary trend

software design engineer, Fribourg

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 780
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 260
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 102 900
Average salary CHF 89 155
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a software design engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 107 250 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for software design engineer, Fribourg

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 107 250Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 575Set up Job Alert
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 95 550Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 95 4501 job
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 95 304Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 88 840Set up Job Alert
  7. Utilities
    CHF 85 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 85 0004 jobs
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 63 600Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for software design engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for software design engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Fribourg

software design engineer

CHF 89 155

average salary

Salary by canton

software design engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 90 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 95 000
Berne average salary CHF 95 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 93 567
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 96 739
Fribourg average salary CHF 89 155
Geneva average salary CHF 100 450
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 92 000
Jura average salary CHF 85 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 92 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 95 550
Nidwalden average salary CHF 80 000
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 95 275
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 100 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 96 600
Schwyz average salary CHF 98 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 570
Ticino average salary CHF 75 300
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 97 982
Valais average salary CHF 82 300
Zug average salary CHF 104 000
Zurich average salary CHF 105 000
Average salary CHF 97 000